Welcome to RiverLaurel

RiverLaurel is a
vacation property owned by Roger and Janey Wilmoth of Cincinnati,
Ohio. RiverLaurel is located near Elkins, WV on the shore of the
sometimes wild and always scenic Shaver’s Fork of Cheat River on
1000 feet of riverfront that is absolutely private and serene,
accessible only by a private lane. The address is 114A Faulkner
Rd, (county highway 5/12), Elkins, WV 26241.

In
the summer, RiverLaurel offers unexcelled opportunities for
mountain-related recreation, including fishing on the Shaver’s Fork or
in the remote streams of the nearby Monongahela National Forest (which
is five minutes away), fairly-mild whitewater tubing on the Shaver’s
Fork, hiking the many miles of mountain trails in the Monongahela National
Forest, sightseeing in the nearby natural attractions of Blackwater
Falls, Spruce Knob, Dolly Sods, Canaan Valley State Park (superb golfing), Bickle’s
Knob, Douglas Falls, High Falls of Cheat, WV Game Farm, Bowden Fish
Hatchery, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Seneca Caverns (all of which are in a
50-mile radius of RiverLaurel). Or simply enjoy nature and watch
wildlife either at RiverLaurel or anywhere in the Monongahela National
Forest. Similarly, enjoy the scenery from the Durbin and Greenbrier
Valley Railway, which offers scenic train rides out of Elkins (seven miles
away) or the nearby Cass Scenic Railroad. Visits to nearby historic
Elkins and to it’s Davis and Elkins College are always enjoyable. Elkins
is the host city to the Mountain State forest Festival and to the
Augusta Festival. Nearby Buckhannon hosts the Strawberry Festival
and West virginia Wesleyan College. Nearby Philippi hosts
Alderson-Broaddus College.

In
winter, in addition to hunting, RiverLaurel offers nearby downhill skiing and
snowboarding opportunities at Canaan Valley and Timberline,
cross-country skiing at Canaan Valley State Park and Whitegrass (all 30-minutes away) and
all of these plus snowmobiling at Snowshoe (60-min away). Or simply enjoy the peacefulness of mountain
snows at RiverLaurel.

RiverLaurel was built by Carl and Dorothy Wilmoth in the 1950’s and has
continuously and progressively been remodeled and enlarged;
beginning in 2001 by
Roger, a surviving son , and his wife Janey. RiverLaurel offers
three and ˝
bedrooms, one and ˝ baths, full kitchen facilities, laundry, a great
room and dining area with gas fireplace and skylights and extensive
windows overlooking the river. For those so inclined, RiverLaurel offers
connectivity of cable TV, DirectTV, surround sound, DVD, and high-speed
wireless internet
access or offers the serenity of solitude and privacy. The spacious deck
is adjacent to and overlooks the river and offers a comfortable
hot tub and gas grill. The facility is also handicap accessible with a
wide deck ramp and wide doorways.

RiverLaurel
receives full-time visits from red squirrels, flying squirrels, chipmunks, and
racoons, and part-time visits from a variety of birds, including screech owls,
hawks, crows, cardinals, nuthatches, wren,juncos, tufted titmouse, bats, blue
jays, finches, chickadees, blue herons, and last but far from least, bald
eagles. Don't forget the infrequent sighting of foxes, deer, and bear...and
sometimes hearing bobcats. You won't see all of these on your first visit, but
the more you come, the better your chances are! If you want to see more animals,
It is a one-hour drive to the West Virginia Game Farm at French Creek (which is
awesome).

Janey and I
recommend leaving the TV off and enjoying the nature and serenity afforded by
RiverLaurel. We do!